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# Quickstart Guide

This guide will walk you through placing your first satellite imagery order on the Geopera platform.

## Prerequisites

- A Geopera account (sign up at [portal.geopera.com](https://portal.geopera.com))
- Area of interest (AOI) coordinates or shapefile
- Basic understanding of your imagery requirements

## Step 1: Define Your Area of Interest

1. Navigate to the **Search** page in Geopera Portal
2. Use one of these methods to define your AOI:
   - **Draw on Map**: Click and drag to draw a polygon
   - **Upload Shapefile**: Upload a .shp file with your boundaries
   - **Enter Coordinates**: Input lat/lon coordinates manually

## Step 2: Set Search Parameters

Configure your search criteria:

- **Date Range**: Select the time period for your imagery
- **Cloud Cover**: Set maximum acceptable cloud coverage (0-100%)
- **Sensors**: Choose specific satellite sensors or leave all selected
- **Resolution**: Filter by spatial resolution requirements

## Step 3: Review Results

The search will return available imagery scenes:

- **Preview**: Click thumbnails to see larger previews
- **Metadata**: Review acquisition date, cloud cover, and sensor details
- **Coverage**: Ensure scenes cover your full AOI

## Step 4: Add to Cart

For each scene you want to order:

1. Click **Add to Cart**
2. Select processing options:
   - **Basic**: Orthorectified imagery
   - **Pansharpened**: Enhanced resolution (where available)
   - **Analytics Ready**: Additional radiometric correction

## Step 5: Checkout

1. Review your cart contents
2. Confirm processing options
3. Add any special delivery instructions
4. Submit your order

## Step 6: Monitor Progress

- Check order status in **My Orders**
- Receive email notifications at key milestones
- Download completed imagery from your order page

## Processing Times

| Processing Level | Typical Delivery  |
| ---------------- | ----------------- |
| Basic            | 24-48 hours       |
| Pansharpened     | 48-72 hours       |
| Analytics Ready  | 3-5 business days |

## Need Help?

- **Documentation**: Browse our [Portal Guide](/geopera-portal)
- **Support**: Email [support@geopera.com](mailto:support@geopera.com)
- **Sales**: Contact [sales@geopera.com](mailto:sales@geopera.com) for volume pricing